Is Deerling Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Breed-only Normal/Grass. Sawsbuck has decent Attack and Speed but nothing that stands out in Alola. Not worth hatching.
Ilima
Trial 1
Deerling has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 1
Hala
Kahuna 1
Deerling trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Deerling has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 2
ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Kiawe
Trial 3
Kiawe's team hits Deerling's weaknesses hard.
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 3
Mallow
Trial 4
Deerling trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 4
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Olivia's team hits Deerling's weaknesses hard.
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 2
Sophocles
Trial 5
Sophocles's team hits Deerling's weaknesses hard.
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Acerola's team hits Deerling's weaknesses hard.
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 6
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Deerling has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 3
Mina
Trial 7
Deerling trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 7
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Deerling has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 4
Molayne
Elite Four
Molayne's team hits Deerling's weaknesses hard.
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Olivia
Elite Four
Deerling trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Acerola
Elite Four
Deerling trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Kahili
Elite Four
Kahili's team hits Deerling's weaknesses hard.
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Kukui
Champion
Kukui's team hits Deerling's weaknesses hard.
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
GrassGhost
Overgrow
Leaf BladeSpirit ShackleBrave BirdSucker Punch
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Champion
Trade
Trade only
Deerling cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Deerling in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Deerling isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Deerling from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Deerling to Deerling is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Deerling in USUM
- Step 1Deerling ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Route 6 · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 6. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 117 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · North Province (Area One) · Winter Form. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Sawsbuck
Deerling Weakness
Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Deerling for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Deerling Weak Against
Vulnerable6Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Score-5
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
Best Pokemon Against Deerling
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Salamence builds →Fly 2x162-192%KO Brick Break 2x90-108%KO Fire Fang 2x80-96% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Wing Attack 2x80-96% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Frost Breath 2x34-40% | ||
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Salamence builds →Fly 2x157-185%KO Brick Break 2x88-105%KO Fire Fang 2x75-89% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x97-115%KO Wing Attack 2x78-92% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Salamence builds →Fly 2x165-195%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Fire Fang 2x82-97% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x105-125%KO Wing Attack 2x85-100%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Salamence builds →Fly 2x160-189%KO Brick Break 2x89-106%KO Fire Fang 2x77-91% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 2x67-80% Fury Cutter 2x46-54% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x165-195%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Flame Charge 2x56-68% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Bewear builds →Brick Break 2x130-154%KO Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x128-150%KO Aerial Ace 2x68-80% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x130-154%KO Aerial Ace 2x70-83% Fury Cutter 2x49-58% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x207-244%KO Venoshock 2x105-124%KO Leech Life 2x56-66% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x204-241%KO Smog 2x33-39% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x160-189%KO Brick Break 2x89-105%KO Aerial Ace 2x71-85% Ice Beam 2x59-70% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x170-201%KO Brick Break 2x86-101%KO Overheat 2x101-120%KO U-turn 2x80-95% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x236-278%KO Bug Buzz 2x163-193%KO Hurricane 2x133-157%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x198-233%KO U-turn 2x78-92% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x250-295%KO Smog 2x39-47% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x213-250%KO Overheat 2x198-233%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x195-230%KO Air Slash 2x114-135%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x251-296%KO Smog 2x39-47% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x263-310%KO High Jump Kick 2x172-203%KO X-Scissor 2x71-84% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x237-279%KO Bug Buzz 2x165-194%KO Hurricane 2x133-157%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x199-234%KO U-turn 2x77-91% Aerial Ace 2x66-79% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x199-234%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x256-302%KO Smog 2x40-47% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x159-187%KO Poison Jab 2x71-83% X-Scissor 2x71-83% Aerial Ace 2x54-64% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x266-314%KO High Jump Kick 2x173-205%KO Poison Jab 2x72-84% X-Scissor 2x72-84% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x240-283%KO Bug Buzz 2x168-198%KO Hurricane 2x135-160%KO Poison Jab 2x52-61% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x208-245%KO Aerial Ace 2x69-82% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Weavile can KO Deerling with Ice Shard (124-146%). Mienfoo's High Jump Kick also KOs at 141-166%.
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Weavile builds →Knock Off100-118%KO Ice Shard 2x124-146%KO Pursuit62-73% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBerryjuice NatureHardy Moves View Onix builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Mienfoo builds →U Turn 2x77-90% High Jump Kick 2x141-166%KO Stone Edge54-64% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
| ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Deerling View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x188-221%KO Flamethrower 2x226-266%KO Fire Blast 2x275-324%KO | ||
Deerling Evolutions
Deerling evolves into Sawsbuck. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Deerling. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Deerling
NormalGrass
Sawsbuck
NormalGrass
HP
60
80+20
ATK
60
100+40
DEF
50
70+20
SP.ATK
40
60+20
SP.DEF
50
70+20
SPE
75
95+20
BST
335D-Tier
475C-Tier+140
USUM Deerling Best Moveset
Normal/Grass at 60 Attack with AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed in sun and AbilitySap Sipper absorbing Grass. AbilitySerene Grace doubles secondary effects as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Sawsbuck one evolution away adds 100 Attack at 95 Speed.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Facade
- Aromatherapy
- Agility
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Deerling picks up Agility and Baton Pass only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Last Resort and Double-Edge while Fighting and Dark coverage and more adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
SABCD
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
Lv 1
Camouflage
———20NormalLv 1
Tackle
D6010035NormalLv 4
Growl
D—10040NormalLv 7
Sand Attack
D—10015GroundLv 10
Double Kick
D3010030FightingLv 13
Leech Seed
C—9010GrassLv 16
Feint Attack
D60—20DarkLv 20
Take Down
C1358520NormalLv 24
Jump Kick
D1009510FightingLv 28
Aromatherapy
S——5GrassLv 32
Energy Ball
D13510010GrassLv 36
Charm
D—10020FairyLv 41
Nature Power
D——20NormalLv 46
Double-Edge
C18010015NormalLv 51
Solar Beam
C30010010GrassTM Moves
TM
TM45
Attract
D—10015NormalTM100
Confide
D——20NormalTM32
Double Team
———15NormalTM49
Echoed Voice
D6010015NormalTM53
Energy Ball
D13510010GrassTM42
Facade
S10510020NormalTM21
Frustration
D—10020NormalTM86
Grass Knot
D—10020GrassTM10
Hidden Power
—9010015NormalTM16
Light Screen
C——30PsychicTM96
Nature Power
D——20NormalTM17
Protect+4
C——10NormalTM18
Rain Dance
C——5WaterTM44
Rest
C——10PsychicTM27
Return
D—10020NormalTM48
Round
—9010015NormalTM20
Safeguard
D——25NormalTM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015GhostTM88
Sleep Talk
C——10NormalTM22
Solar Beam
C30010010GrassTM90
Substitute
S——10NormalTM11
Sunny Day
C——5FireTM87
Swagger
D—8515NormalTM73
Thunder Wave
C—9020ElectricTM06
Toxic
C—9010PoisonTM93
Wild Charge
D9010015ElectricTM01
Work Up
C——30NormalEgg Moves
Egg
Egg
Agility
S——30PsychicEgg
Baton Pass
D——40NormalEgg
Fake Tears
——10020DarkEgg
Grass Whistle
——5515GrassEgg
Headbutt
C10510015NormalEgg
Natural Gift
——10015NormalEgg
Odor Sleuth
———40NormalEgg
Sleep Talk
C——10NormalEgg
Synthesis
C——5GrassEgg
Worry Seed
D—10010GrassTutor Moves
Tut
Tutor
Bounce
D85855FlyingTutor
Giga Drain
D11210010GrassTutor
Last Resort
B2101005NormalTutor
Seed Bomb
C12010015GrassTutor
Snore
D7510015NormalTutor
Synthesis
C——5GrassTutor
Worry Seed
D—10010GrassBase Stats
Base Stats
Avg
HP60C
Attack60C
Defense50D
Sp. Atk40D
Sp. Def50D
Speed75C
Total335
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight19.5 kg
Base XP67
Abilities
Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.Sap Sipper
Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.Serene GraceHidden Ability
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.Sap Sipper grants Grass immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training sourceDeerling Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Deerling does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Sawsbuck before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Deerling has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves